highlighting

American  

[hahy-lahy-ting] / ˈhaɪˌlaɪ tɪŋ /

noun

1. a hair dyeing technique in which dye is applied to parts of the hair for a naturally lighter and contrasting appearance.

2. a makeup application style in which a cosmetic powder or cream is applied to the face in places where light would naturally hit, as the cheeks, forehead, chin, and center of the nose, to create a glowing effect.

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Etymology

Origin of highlighting

First recorded in 1955–60; highlight ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Cathie Wood showcased a Tesla robo-taxi ride, highlighting its potential for earnings growth amid stagnating EV sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“The question is whether it’s commercially viable and/or attractive compared to terrestrial compute,” he added, highlighting that hardware maintenance and launch costs could pose challenges.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Consumer confidence improved slightly in May, but remains near lows reached during the 2008 global financial crisis, highlighting the strain facing households as fuel and other costs rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Mr. Rock was highlighting the correlation between unemployment and crime, but public safety isn’t the only concern raised by a large population of idle young males.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The theory was eventually called spermism, highlighting the central role of the sperm in determining all the features of a fetus.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee